Shahsavan Moghan Savalan reverse sumack khorjin bag face. Cm 46x51 or in 18x20 ca. Datable 1870/1880. Beautiful, bold pattern, tight weave, lovely, natural, saturated dyes. Some fuchsine confirms dating. Fuchsine was discovered in 1858 and immediately fascinated weavers, dyers and everybody wanted it. At that time it was very prestigious but also expensive to use this bright red coming from the West. Only important and rich people could afford it. Ex Dennis Dodds, ex Marsh collection.